Financial Analytics Officer

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Maryborough; Hybride; AUD 87 000 - 107 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Values-based culture

Flexible working (WFH)

Professional development

Study assistance

Novated leasing

Employee discounts

EAP access

Parental leave

Uniform subsidy

Long service rewards

Résumé du poste

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Maryborough is seeking a Financial Analytics Officer to join the Budgeting & Strategic Accounting team. In this specialist role, you will build and maintain financial models, deliver forecasting insights, and support the preparation of annual budgets to drive the council's long-term financial sustainability.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, providing high-quality analysis, identifying cost drivers, and contributing to system

Qualifications

• Design, develop and analyse sophisticated financial and forecasting models.
• Interpret Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level numeracy and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain and analyse complex financial and forecasting models.
• Provide financial analysis and advice on cost drivers, pricing and strategic initiatives.
• Support annual budget preparation, reporting and financial projects.
• Deliver variance analysis, forecasting and financial insights to stakeholders.
• Assist with continuous improvement of budgeting systems and reporting tools.
• Prepare financial reports, journal entries and executive decision-making advice.

Connaissances

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Diploma in Accounting (AQF 5+)

CPA/CA/IPA membership (or eligible)

Outils

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Description du poste

Financial Services

Permanent Full Time

Maryborough

Stream A Level 5 - $97,137 plus superannuation

• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

We're seeking a skilled Financial Analytics Officer to join our Budgeting & Strategic Accounting team. In this specialist role, you'll provide technical expertise in financial modelling, forecasting and analysis to support Council's long-term financial sustainability and strategic decision-making.

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you'll deliver high-quality financial insights, support budgeting processes, improve financial systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical finance professional who enjoys solving complex problems and using data to influence decisions.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Develop, maintain and analyse complex financial and forecasting models
• Provide financial analysis and advice on cost drivers, pricing and strategic initiatives
• Support annual budget preparation, reporting and financial projects
• Deliver variance analysis, forecasting and financial insights to stakeholders
• Assist with the continuous improvement of budgeting systems and reporting tools
• Prepare financial reports, journal entries and executive decision-making advice

What You’ll Need For Success

• Valid Queensland Class C Driver Licence (provisional or open)
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop and analyse sophisticated financial and forecasting models
• Ability to interpret and apply Australian Accounting Standards, legislation and regulatory requirements
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• High level computer literacy, numeracy and experience using financial systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools

What’s Nice To Have

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent (AQF Level 5 or above)
• Current membership, or eligibility for membership, with a recognised professional accounting body (CPA, CA or IPA)
• Experience working within a local government environment
• Knowledge of specialised sectors including energy, environment or waste

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What We Offer

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.